Favourite Team Race Jackets Before Advertising/sponsor Names.

[The White Knight]

I think that's right if memory serves.

Thanks for that steve. :approve:

[Chadster]

If I'm asked about what attracted me to speedway I initially mention the sensations; the noise, the smell, if I'm honest being frightened, but also the bright primary colours of the race-jackets against the black leathers of the riders. The designs were clean and simple, so many modern race-jackets/race suits are over cluttered and badly designed. Recent Belle Vue race suits are a case in point, not a patch against the classic design.

[The White Knight]

If I'm asked about what attracted me to speedway I initially mention the sensations; the noise, the smell, if I'm honest being frightened, but also the bright primary colours of the race-jackets against the black leathers of the riders. The designs were clean and simple, so many modern race-jackets/race suits are over cluttered and badly designed. Recent Belle Vue race suits are a case in point, not a patch against the classic design.

So very true Chadster.

[ch958]

If I'm asked about what attracted me to speedway I initially mention the sensations; the noise, the smell, if I'm honest being frightened, but also the bright primary colours of the race-jackets against the black leathers of the riders. The designs were clean and simple, so many modern race-jackets/race suits are over cluttered and badly designed. Recent Belle Vue race suits are a case in point, not a patch against the classic design.

this is so true - you cant point to it and say its a reason for the sports decline

but it hasnt helped

same with bikes

[cityrebel]

Used to like race jackets and my favourites were the likes of Wenbley, Belle Vue, West Ham and dare to say the early 'Rebels' jacket of Oxford...of which I have a replica!

i have two original oxford rebels race jackets in my collection, plus three different white city rebels. My west ham london jacket from 1967-71 has to be my favourite. It took me nearly a lifetime to get an original!

[salty]

Halifax and the Sheffield Tigers were my favourite race jackets.

Halifax I'll give you Sid, but Sheffield? My memory of theirs in the late 60's and early 70's was a dull blue and yellow chequerboard or quarters. Got better later on when they put a Tiger on it.

[The Third Man]

Halifax I'll give you Sid, but Sheffield? My memory of theirs in the late 60's and early 70's was a dull blue and yellow chequerboard or quarters. Got better later on when they put a Tiger on it.

 

But for some reason we used the tigers head for at least some away matches if my memory serves me correctly

[steve roberts]

i have two original oxford rebels race jackets in my collection, plus three different white city rebels. My west ham london jacket from 1967-71 has to be my favourite. It took me nearly a lifetime to get an original!

Have you an original 1976 City 'Rebel' jacket...the silver one used for home meetings?

[Paulco]

Glasgow (in particular the stripes on the back),

That was down to Ian Hoskins who was a Sunderland fan

[OGT]

A big red "B" on a bright yellow background, does exactly what it says on the tin race jacket.

[cyclone]

The early sixties Monarchs white crown on yellow & blue halves was naturally my favourite.

 

The black Maltese Cross on an orange background of New Cross was a distinctive simple design.

[customhouseregular]

I'll give you a clue, it was red and blue (and white).

[billybikespeedway]

Has to be Vargarna Wolves ,I made replicas for my Cycle Speedway team Ringland Wolves in Newport, Made from advertising banner taken from Somerton park in 66

[keef robin]

I liked the Canterbury Crusaders jacket, we copied it for our local cycle speedway team in Swindon, Carshalton Crusaders.

[steve roberts]

I liked the Canterbury Crusaders jacket, we copied it for our local cycle speedway team in Swindon, Carshalton Crusaders.

We did the same...Cowley 'Crusaders!'

[cityrebel]

Have you an original 1976 City 'Rebel' jacket...the silver one used for home meetings?

i have two original silver jackets from 1976 Steve, Gordon Kennet's and richard greer's. I also have the red 76 and the 1978. The two I'm missing are the capital and lbc jackets from 1977. My two oxford rebels are 1974 and 75.

[steve roberts]

i have two original silver jackets from 1976 Steve, Gordon Kennet's and richard greer's. I also have the red 76 and the 1978. The two I'm missing are the capital and lbc jackets from 1977. My two oxford rebels are 1974 and 75.

Fabulous collection! Recall Gordon wearing a strange variation of the 'Rebels' jacket in 1974 (he posed in it for publicity purposes) which was silver and a cross that was red and blue with stars if I recall. Not sure if he ever wore it competition however.

[gee jay]

one of the old eastbourne ones just a gold eagle on a blue background but it was like a german or polish eagle.

[cityrebel]

one of the old eastbourne ones just a gold eagle on a blue background but it was like a german or polish eagle.

i've got one of those, mike sampson's from 1972. It is a classic design.

[steve roberts]

i've got one of those, mike sampson's from 1972. It is a classic design.

Didn't Mike sign for 'The Eagles' in 1974?